Ep 47 – Michael Shane Neal : Painting the essence

Michael Shane Neal is one of the most sought after portrait artists in America. He has painted Supreme Court Justices, U.S. Senators, State Governors, University Presidents, CEO’s, Business Tycoons, Hollywood actors and celebrities, and hundreds of private portraits for collections around the world. He is also a style icon and a self professed dandy. He is a natural story teller and we had a long chat.

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Michael, I appreciate your mastery of the portrait and your wonderfully stylish attire. Would you indulge on your use of poppy seed oil and oil of clove to keep your palette open and provide more working time while on the canvas. Have you found a ratio that your satisfied with? Conversely do you use and Maroger or other mediums to dry the oils when needed?